NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOLLESON UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #214 GOVERNING BOARD AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board and the general public that the Governing Board will hold a public meeting open to the public as follows: DATE: March 24, 2015 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: District Administrative Center, 9801 West Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353 The agenda for this meeting is provided below. However, the Governing Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the Agenda with the exception of public hearings set for a specific time. One or more members of the Governing Board may participate in the meeting by telephonic communication. Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03 A.3, the Governing Board may vote to convene an executive session, which will not be open to the public, for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Governing Board s attorney on any matter listed on the Agenda. A copy of background material for an agenda item provided to Governing Board members (with the exception of materials relating to executive sessions) is available for public inspection at the District Administrative Center, 9801 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353, at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the Governing Board meeting. Please contact Karyn Morse Eubanks, the Governing Board s Executive Assistant, at 623-478-4001 for more information. Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodations by contacting Ms. Eubanks. Accommodations should be requested at least two (2) working days prior to a public meeting to allow time for the District to arrange for the accommodation. Posted: March 12, 2015 By: Karyn Morse Eubanks, Executive Assistant to the Governing Board A complete copy of the meeting agenda can be found on the TUHSD website: www.tuhsd.org REGULAR MEETING 1. Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order by at. Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon 2. Pledge of Allegiance Governing Board Meeting Agenda March 24, 2015 Page 1 of 5
3. Approval of the Regular Agenda Recommendation: It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Regular Agenda. Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon 4. Celebrations A. Athletes of the Month The Athlete of the Month Program recognizes student athletes who exhibit exemplary sportsmanship, performance, leadership, and work ethic, both in the classroom and in a competitive environment. The following February 2015 Athletes of the Month will be recognized: Copper Canyon High School Taylor Bickley (Tennis) and Marcos Navarette (Baseball) La Joya Community High School Angel Canez (Softball) and Juan Retana (Baseball) Sierra Linda High School Jenay Bojorquez (Basketball) and Dontae Aguirre (Basketball) Tolleson Union High School Josette Valdez (Softball) and Diego Padilla (Baseball) Westview High School Jimya Chambers (Basketball) and Daniel Arce (Basketball) 5. Public Participation The Governing Board is committed to providing regular opportunities for the public to address the Governing Board. To that end, the public is invited to address the Governing Board on any issue within its jurisdiction, subject to reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions. Members of the public who wish to address the Governing Board are to complete a public participation form and provide it to Karyn Morse Eubanks, the Governing Board s Executive Assistant, prior to the beginning of the meeting. Governing Board members are not permitted to discuss or take legal action on matters raised during the open call to the public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. However, the law permits Governing Board members to do the following at the conclusion of the open call to the public: (a) respond to criticism made by those who have addressed the Governing Board; (b) ask staff to review a matter; or (c) ask that a matter be put on a future agenda. During public participation, the Governing Board shall not hear personal complaints against school personnel or any other person connected with the District. Persons with complaints/concerns regarding District matters are referred to Governing Board Policies KE, KEB, KEC, and KED. Governing Board Meeting Agenda March 24, 2015 Page 2 of 5
6. Summary of Current Events The Superintendent and/or Governing Board members may present a brief summary of current events. The Governing Board will not propose, discuss, deliberate, or take legal action at the meeting on any matter in the summary unless the specific matter is properly noticed for legal action. 7. Approval of the Consent Agenda Recommendation: It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the Consent Agenda. Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon 8. Discussion/Action of Items(s) Previously Removed From the Consent Agenda Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon CONSENT AGENDA* ITEMS Items marked with an asterisk (*) are designated as Consent Agenda Items. These items will be considered without discussion. Consent Agenda items may be removed for discussion by any member of the Governing Board by notifying the Governing Board President or the Superintendent twenty-four hours before the regular Governing Board meeting or by a majority of the Governing Board members present at the Governing Board meeting. *1. Human Resources A. Personnel Items Personnel items include recommendations and ratifications for various actions including employment, contract assignments and revisions, stipends, extra duty assignments, position changes, leaves of absence, retirements, resignations, and terminations. *2. Financial Services A. Donations National Football League $100,000 Tolleson Union High School stadium field turf from the 2015 Super Bowl game. Vulcan Materials Company $500 Westview High School DECA Club. *3. Superintendent s Office A. Travel Requests District Office Richard Oros, Executive Director of Facilities Management; Tracy McLaughlin, Director of Financial Services; and Julia Moya, Payroll/Accounting Supervisor wish to attend the Arizona Association of School Business Officials Spring Conference on April 8-10, 2015 in Laughlin, NV. PDF PAGE # 6-18 19 20-21 Governing Board Meeting Agenda March 24, 2015 Page 3 of 5
PDF PAGE # Sierra Linda High School Antonio Lozano, Performing Arts Department Chair; Sonia Saenz, CTE Department Chair; Sushyla Perez, Culinary Arts Teacher; Sondra Brady, Ceramics Teacher; Andrew Encisco, Social Studies Teacher; Christina Arviso, Math Department Chair; and students in the Performing and Culinary Arts programs wish to attend college clinics, participate in a recording session, and compete in a choral competition as part of the Performing and Culinary Arts California Tour on April 30-May 3, 2015 in and around Santa Monica, Anaheim, and Buena Park, CA. B. Minutes March 10, 2015 Regular Meeting All Governing Board members were present. C. Second Reading Policy JFABB; Admission of Exchange and Foreign Students Revision of this policy clarifies the number of foreign exchange students who may enroll in District schools. 22-29 30-31 INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Aguila Youth Leadership Update A representative from Aguila Youth Leadership will provide an update on its program and history with the Tolleson Union High School District. 32 ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Employee Salary Increase and Salary Schedules 2015-2016 Administration recommends (1) a salary increase for all staff and (2) approval of the following salary schedules, which reflect the same amounts as for 2014-2015. Administrative/Professional Services Initial Placement Salary Schedule Principal Initial Placement Salary Schedule Assistant Principal Initial Placement Salary Schedule Academic Dean Initial Placement Salary Schedule Certified Initial Placement Salary Schedule School Psychologist Initial Placement Salary Schedule Support Staff Salary Schedule Support Staff Information Technology Salary Schedule Support Staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary Schedule Extracurricular Salary Schedule Club, Class, Extra Duty, Other, and Travel Schedule 33-44 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Governing Board approve a % salary increase for all staff and the salary schedules for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon Governing Board Meeting Agenda March 24, 2015 Page 4 of 5
PDF PAGE # 2. First Reading Policy BEDB; Agenda Current policy on agenda preparation does not specify an area for Governing Board members to request future agenda items. 45-47 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Governing Board approve the first reading of Policy BEDB; Agenda. Motion made by ; seconded by Mr. Chapman Mr. Del Palacio Ms. Madruga Mr. Moreno Mr. Villalon ADJOURNMENT Motion made by ; seconded by The meeting was adjourned at. Governing Board Meeting Agenda March 24, 2015 Page 5 of 5